I have just returned from a few days of fishing on the Winnipeg River. Choose from flying or boating to our resort where fishing for trophy Walleye, Smallmouth Bass or Northern Pike is a cast away. We set aside yesterday afternoon to target some keeper walleyes. The fish seemed to be suspended about half way down steep points and were enticed by crawler harnesses trolled past their noses. We got it all figured out however and count the fishing trip as a great success! Kandiman. It was the first time using the rig for me and definitely something that I will be using more often. This weekend marked the beginning of summer on the calendar and summer fishing patterns. After a few hours of throwing the big muskie baits with zero action I was tired and bored. I suspect that the walleye will be moving into their summer haunts any day now so if fishing the Winnipeg River be sure to check them out too. © 2017. Water temps were 55 in most areas but as high as 62 in some bays – perfect for spring Crappie fishing. Smallmouth bass in the rivers of Manitoba have become a dominant predator, feeding on other fish, crustaceans and large aquatic and terrestrial insects. Winnipeg River System Chip. Bayview Lodge is located on the Winnipeg River System in Minaki with access to 5 fishing lakes by boat without a portage. While fishing for walleye we also found some good sized smallmouth bass down deep in the current feasting on some really large minnows. The biggest fish of the morning was this 27 inch golden beauty. When it is windy I seek out sheltered locations and the fish seem to be there too! The communities of Kenora, Minaki, and the Wabaseemoong First Nation are situated along the river system. Harry Walker The river system widens into several area lakes such as Gun Lake, Little Sand Lake, Big Sand Lake, Pistol Lake and Rough Rock Lake. Walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and muskie fishing as well as great white tailed deer, black bear and moose hunting. If I had not been wearing glasses I would probably be missing an eye! There were also an additional 80 + boats on the water in the area because of the annual Minaki Walleye Tournament. There are many lakes that are part of the system including Rough Rock Lake, Big Sand, Gun, Pistol and the Winnipeg River. From remote wilderness lodges to dropping a line in the local river, Manitoba is known for its incredible fishing. We went out for a few hours in the morning on Thursday before the start of the Canada Day long weekend and took the opportunity to fish in what is normally a high traffic area. There are many excellent fishing spots along the way. We set aside a day to troll for muskies in the Minaki area and a heavy morning fog kept us off the water until about 11:00 am so our time targeting muskies was short. After a couple of 8’s I realized that the boat was still moving along at a good clip and maybe I would have better success of I turned off the motor! Our 5 lakes & river system is famous for outstanding Northern Pike fishing. Welcome to Eagle Nest Landing Manitoba, Canada Housekeeping – Self prepared meals. I just completed a couple of days of early October fall fishing on the Winnipeg River and it was a blast! The river and the lakes offer spectacular fishing opportunities for walleye, … The action was pretty constant and we hardly noticed the rain as we were busy hauling up walleye with average size being in the 20 to 24 inch range. Trophy Northern Pike Fishing Northern Pike is one of the most common and widely found fish in Manitoba. 01-11-2008, 12:15 PM. Smallmouth bass were were not attacking the bait very aggressively either but we caught a few really nice ones down deep while walleye fishing. Minaki is the departure point for over 100 water-access cottages in the area. I did try using a slow death spinner rig with smile blades and the shorter Gulp crawlers and that seemed to work as well as live worms. Bring heavy metal spoons like the Canadian, Daredevil, Five Diamonds and heavy leaders for your Manitoba Pike fishing. English-Winnipeg River System, Ontario. Smallmouth bass spawn in late May and Early June during the Spring bear season and these fish offer great adventure for our anglers. We are a world-class, remote fishing destination located on the upper reaches of the pristine Winnipeg River. We did find an almost dead 30 inch sturgeon on the water’s surface that looked like it had been attacked by something with teeth. We fished from Perch Bay to the Dalles and while the walleye were sparse and scattered and not in most of their usual spots yet we managed enough to eat and some to bring home. Eagle Nest Landing is your drive to wilderness adventure playground. :raisin: Slayer. Jig Fishing Big Walleye -Fishing Winnipeg River Green Backs- Jason Mitchell Outdoors - Duration: 20:36. French and English colonists began to use the river in order to reach First Nations for the fur trade. This all-inclusive resort checks off every box on your fishing trip wish list. The biggest walleye was 28 3/4 inches which is considered a trophy. Canada, Local: 1 (204) 794-8715 Sandy River Outfitters The river and the lakes offer spectacular fishing … The perch and rock bass would often strip off the live crawler but at least I was not fishing with a bare hook as they couldn’t pull the Gulp crawler off. While fishing for bass we also found lots of little snot rockets which were feisty and fun. The following day, July 8, I set aside to spend a few hours targeting muskie. We did manage a couple of eaters for supper too! Enjoy the peaceful expanse of the Winnipeg River system and lakes to soothe your soul. I was totally unprepared and did not really expect to catch a muskie. I thought that perhaps if they were to be concentrated anywhere they may be seeking out current areas so one morning we headed out to the Norman Dam at Perch Bay. For the last 100 years, this stretch of the river has proven itself to be a constant producer of all different species of fish. !” But until they let loose, get away from the city, crack open a ice cold beer iced tea, cast their rod in and relax on a nice hot day on the river shores, they will never know what they are missing. Children of all ages can enjoy fishing while accompanying their parents, making this a family vacation instead of just a hunting trip. Now I had to turn on the camera while fighting the muskie with one hand and hope I didn’t lose him. Huge northern pike and lake trout to slab crappies and small mouth bass in the Whitetshell and Nopiming Provincial parks. During mid-June to mid-August, use lures that mimic crustaceans. There was a heavy mist on the water in the morning so I did not really get started fishing until around 9:30 am and the forecast was for an extremely hot day so it looked like I would be ending the day early too. Here is a few hot fishing spots in the Winnipeg area…. We have been fishing the Winnipeg river system in the Minaki area for the past few years and I would be interested in knowing if anybody knows of a good map chip for this area? Pine Island Lodge - Pine Island Fishing Lodge is located on the Winnipeg River System and Crowduck Lake in Manitoba. Maybe she was right! The Winnipeg River winds for 235 kilometers northwest from Lake of the Woods, Ontario to the mouth of Lake Winnipeg near Fort Alexander. The river cuts channels through hundreds of islands, creating a world-class fishing destination. Contact our team to create a package that fits your desires for an exceptional trophy Manitoba fishing vacation. Eagle Nest Lodge - Upper Winnipeg River, Manitoba. I seemed to be doing the 8’s forever! The biggest walleye this weekend measure 27.5 inches and was caught on spinner with a Gulp worm. 11 Sauve Crescent We provide fishing boats and motors on all of our black bear hunting packages for hunting and non-hunting guests and we can assist you in getting fishing licenses and bait from one of our local vendors. I never look forward to removing large lures from pike as they thrash around so much there is always a danger of ending up with hooks embedded somewhere in my body! We had no trouble catching walleye within the slot size for eaters and those caught that were outside the slot size were generally larger rather than smaller. There's always a spot to fish, no matter the weather. I had circled August 20th on my calendar quite a while ago and set that day aside for some muskie fishing. Fishing for All. This year the water levels did peak on schedule and at levels slightly above the high water mark. Eagle Nest, a family-owned lodge in operation since 1966, offers 18 staff for its 30-40 guests, 30 boats, fully equipped cabins, gourmet meals, and hard-won knowledge on the best spots to catch pike, wall-eye and smallmouth bass. For the most part the air temperature was cold and there were very brisk north winds. The river is 235 km (146 mi) long from the Norman Dam in Kenora to the mouth of Lake Winnipeg. I stowed the net and other gear and headed back to camp. Beginning usually in early December, when the ice begins to form on the Red River and Lake Winnipeg, or known locally as “Big Windy”, an “all-new” season gets underway. Northern Pike are active voracious feeders and extremely predatory. Boats were absent from the water for the most part as the June tourists were on their way home and the July tourists had not yet arrived. There are many outfitters, camps and resorts to choose from for a stay and fish weekend. I was a bit surprised as I was using a large muskie sized bull dawg lure and he inhaled the whole thing! Water temperatures on the river were 59 to 60 degrees. There are few places in the world that can match the mighty Red River from Lockport to Lake Winnipeg and the Winnipeg River from Pine Falls to Lake Winnipeg. My solution was to put both a live crawler and a Gulp crawler on the rig at the same time. August 31 to November 9, 2020, White-tail Deer Muzzleloader  Located on the Winnipeg River system, Trail End Camp & Outfitters offers charter boat service in Manitoba. The fish then migrate to reefs and points in that spring. August 30 to November 8, 2021, White-tail Deer Muzzleloader  The biggest we caught was 24 inches. The Winnipeg is a steady producer of trophy fish. The bite was extremely light and the hits were unbelievable subtle even using 6 lb test line with a light action rod. 01-11-2008, 11:21 AM. Check out the pictures and short video of some of the better fish caught. The walleye were also finickier than usual and live worms worked better than Gulp. I still managed to find spots where I was the only one fishing which is the way I like it! Avid fishers will love the May to October season. Spinner and jigs with dead minnows as bait seem to work best for walleyes. Sandy River Outfitters offers year round fishing-only packages at our lodge on the banks of the Winnipeg River and we offer fishing to all of our Spring and Fall bear hunters as a part of your hunting package. That ended up being a big waste of time as we didn’t get so much as a nibble there. We fished for walleye in the morning for the most part and spent the afternoon targeting smallies. We caught a couple of hammer handles but I also caught what would turn out to be the largest walleye of the trip – a 24 incher. The water levels on the Winnipeg River in Ontario usually peak in late June / early July and then begin to rapidly decline. After supper we decided to target northern pike in a large weedy bay and didn’t have great success. Winnipeg River Walleye are spread out between creeks mouths and fast current locations in the early spring. I did catch a muskie and lots of pike to keep me from getting bored but the day sure turned into a scorcher! Our lodge on the banks of the Winnipeg River offers some of the best fishing in Manitoba for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Goldeye and a variety of other fish. With three hooks on the rigs we were catching them but with just two we found that we missed them. Areas with some current produced the best  for us. 4 - 5 Days: $3,000 to $4,000 Per Person. If the anchor does hold in the wind that usually means it is wedged in a crevice and it may be the last time I see that anchor. Northern Pike  are a favorite with our anglers for the fast strikes, the relative size and the strong fight these fish put on for our fishing clientele. July High Water Winnipeg River Walleye. The fishing is beyond anything you've ever known. Trying to turn on cameras while fighting a fish often results in losing the fish and for some reason those lost fish always feel like they are a lot bigger than the ones that stay on the line and make it into the video:), Walleye In A High Traffic Area On A Low Traffic Day, Early Summer Fishing On The Winnipeg River, Mid October Fishing Between Minaki and the Norman Dam, September Fishing at Minaki and on the Winnipeg River, Tour of Locke Bay on the Winnipeg River Between Kenora and Minaki Ontario. Geez! August 31 to November 1, 2020, White-tail Deer Archery  The Winnipeg River is a Canadian river that flows roughly northwest from Lake of the Woods in the province of Ontario to Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.This river is 235 kilometres (146 mi) long from the Norman Dam in Kenora to its mouth at Lake Winnipeg. Fighting the wind makes my trolling motor battery run out of juice very quickly and I don’t like dropping anchor because it rarely holds on the smooth rock bottoms where I like to fish. Most involve bass fishing, which happens to be a passion of mine. Pretty much every walleye pundit will tell you that walleye fishing is better in windy conditions but I dislike the wind. Big North Lodge & Outposts is located on Gun Lake, part of the Winnipeg River System at Minaki, 25 miles north of Kenora, Ontario. We kept enough for a good feed and opted for an early walleye supper so we would have a couple of hours of daylight left after for some more fishing. We found the fish to be biting real light and just nipping at the tails of our Gulp nightcrawlers attached to our spinner rigs. This was the first time I had to resort to using a drop shot setup to catch walleye this year. Often the only indication that a walleye had taken the bait was just a very subtle quivering of the rod tip. For the few days we were fishing we found that walleye were really scattered and didn’t seem to be concentrated in any particular areas. I got out walleye fishing on July 7 and the action was hot just like the weather! A lot of people always say… “Why Fishing?!? We saw some boats doing just that! This channel, built in 1935, adds 80 m3/s of discharge on average into the Winnipeg River system … October 18 – 31, and November 29 to December 12, 2021. The average walleye size we were catching was in the 20 inch range which was outstanding! Fishing the Winnipeg River. I began my figure 8 and the muskie kept following the lure. Guests can enjoy fishing for Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike in Gun Lake, Rough Rock Lake, Pistol Lake, Little Sand Lake and Big Sand Lake. Once the weed beds are up in mid-summer the fish can also be found chasing perch and other bait fish. 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